Latest News: android
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Oct 08, 2013
While initially Microsoft was rumoured to have approached HTC about loading Windows Phone on Android, it appears that HTC wasn't the only one Microsoft talked to. According to reports, Microsoft have also approached Samsung and Huawei with Windows Phone OS for smartphones and Windows RT for tablet for free as an incentive. They have also supposedly added on compensation for the required adaptation costs. While none of the above parties have really confirmed anything, a rumoured 12.1-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab which can dual-boot between Windows RT and Android is supposedly on the way. Tech specs for this device include very high pixel resolutions, a super thin plastic chassis made to look like metal (probably a chrome finish) and is supposedly very fast. Most of this info comes from Russion blogger Eldar Murtazin, who has mostly been accurate when it comes to Nokia - Microsoft related rumours. However, he was wrong about Tizen so take this rumour again with a pinch of salt. No Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet though.
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Oct 03, 2013
Dell recently announced their Venue 7 and Venue 8 Android tablets to round out the other Venue tablet lineup. The two tablets will be running Android 4.2.2 and can be upgraded to Android 4.4 KitKat later when the update has been made available. They will be offered with either WiFi or WiFi and 4G LTE connectivity. Other tech specs for the Dell Venue 7 and Venue 8 include:
- Dell Venue 7
- 2GHz Dual-core Intel Z2580 processor
- 7-inch display (1280 x 800, IPS)
- 16GB storage + microSD
- Dell Venue 8
- 2GHz Dual-core Intel Z2580 processor
- 8-inch display (1280 x 800, IPS)
- 16GB / 32GB storage + microSD
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Sep 24, 2013
Tesco PLC has just announced a new tablet under the Tesco name called the Hudl. The 7-inch Android tablet has some reasonable tech specs including a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 16GB of storage and Android 4.2 but what is the most shocking feature is probably it's price which is just GBP119 (RM612). While the only version of the Hudl currently available just has WiFi it is priced low enough to cause some serious competition for other better known tablet brands like Acer and Asus. However, Tesco have not indicated what their plans are for the tablet just yet. The move underscores what many in the industry are seeing, more and more previously unknown brands jumping onto the tablet bandwagon thanks to more OEM tablet makers (mostly from China). So far, the Hudl is expected in the UK from 30 September 2013 but we have no news on Malaysia pricing or Malaysia release dates just yet. Hopefully, other supermarket brands in Malaysia catch on soon too.
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Sep 22, 2013
HP has announced 4 new Android tablets for their Slate 7 range of tablets with launch dates happening in November 2013. These include the Slate 8 Pro, Slate 7 HD, Slate 10 HD and Slate 7 Extreme. While there are 2 new 7-inch tablets in the announcement, they probably won't be replacing the current Slate 7 tablet. Tech specs for the tablets include the following:
- Slate 8 Pro
- NVIDIA Tegra 4 Processor
- 7.98-inch display (1600 x 1200, 4:3 ratio)
- 8MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
- supports microSD + micro USB + micro HDMI
- Slate 7 HD
- Dual-core processor
- 7-inch display (1280 x 800, IPS)
- may support LTE + Beats Audio
- Slate 10 HD
- Dual-core processor
- 10-inch display (1280 x 800, IPS)
- may support LTE + Beats Audio
- Slate 7 Extreme
- NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor
- 7-inch display (1280 x 800, IPS)
- comes with stylus
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Sep 10, 2013
Aiming to secure a bit more of the budget android smartphone market, Alcatel has recently announced their newOneTouch Pop C series of budget android smartphones. The new series consists of the Pop C1, Pop C3, Pop C5 andPop C7 all of which have many bright colours and target a wide spectrum of users. Tech specs and features for the Pop C series range from a 1GHz dual-core processor and 3.5-inch HVGA display for the Pop C1 and a 1.3GHz processor, 4-inch WVGA display and 3.2MP rear camera for the Pop C3. Going up a step higher is the Pop C5 with a 1.3GHz dual core processor, 4.5-inch display and 5MP camera. Rounding up the series is the Pop C7 which features a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with a 5-inch display and 5MP camera. All of the OneTouch Pop C series will run on Android 4.2 and is expected have release dates in Malaysia sometime later in 2013 starting in October for the C1 and C3 and November for the C5 with the C7 expected after that.
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Sep 05, 2013
This isn't the first time we've seen the Asus Transformer Book Trio as this unique 2-for-1 dual-boot deal showed up earlier in June packing a bit less power. This IFA 2013 release offers the same tablet plus desktop capable keyboard dock, but at rather newer and higher-end tech specs which include:
For the Tablet:
- 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2760 processor
- 11.6-inch 1080p screen
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB / 32GB / 64GB storage
- Android 4.2.
For the Keyboard Dock:
- Intel Core i7 Haswell processor
- 4GB RAM
- 1TB storage
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Aug 15, 2013
After recently clearing DLNA certification, make no mistake that the Samsung Galaxy Note III is coming and coming soon. However, this hasn't stopped speculation as to tech specs about the upcoming phablet under the model name of SM-N900S which include:
- 1.8GHz Samsung Exynos 5 Octa / 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 processor
- 5.7-inch Super AMOLED (full HD 1080p)
- 3GB RAM
- 16GB / 32GB / 64GB storage
- 13MP rear camera (OIS)
- 3200 mAh / 3450 mAh battery
- Supports LTE + microSD
- Android 4.3 - confirmed due to DLNA certification
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Jul 25, 2013
While it came as no surprise due to all the leaks, Google has finally and officially announced the new Nexus 7 2 tablet and it also comes with Android 4.3. Built by Asus, tech specs for the new Nexus 7 2 tablet include:
- 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB / 32GB Storage
- 7-inch IPS display (1920 x 1200, 323ppi)
- 5MP rear camera (auto focus) + 1.2MP front camera
- 3950 mAh battery
- Supports WiFi + NFC + Wireless charging (Qi compatible) + HDMI output through SlimPort + Bluetooth 4.0 + optional 4G LTE
- Fraunhofer stereo surround sound speakers
- 200mm x 114mm x 8.65mm | 290g / 299g (LTE)
- Android 4.3
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Jul 22, 2013
In many ways, the HTC One is a pioneer, innovating upon features that most Android smartphones lack. It was the first premium Android smartphone to offer more than just a plastic casing and paid much more focus to design (almost like the Apple iPhone). It offers features like Full 1080p HD on a 4.7-inch screen, an UltraPixel camera and software features which you won't find on any other smartphone. Is this the smartphone for you though? Read on and find out.
Design / Appearance
Before the HTC One, most Android smartphones all looked the same, were basically made out of plastic and looked downright boring. The HTC One shook things up by taking the same design approach as the Apple iPhone, giving much thought and focus to a new tough metal unibody chassis with a rounded brushed metal back. In making the overall smartphone, HTC designers decided to stick to a zero-gap construction, which makes for a beautiful smartphone with no gaps in between the components. The result is a nearly sealed case apart from the earphone jack and micro-USB port. In short, the HTC One is one of the most beautiful smartphones in the market, even after so many other Android smartphones have followed or tried to follow what it did.
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Jul 10, 2013
Celcom and Mobiroo are partnering up to offer Celcom subscribers who are using Android, the ability to download unlimited amounts of paid Android apps to their Android devices (smartphone or tablet) for just RM9.90 per month. This price has been lowered from the standard RM18.80 per month for the initial introduction period. According to Mobiroo, they currently have 750 paid Android apps available for download which you can then share between two devices from a single account. The monthly fee is charged to subscribers monthly postpaid bill or prepaid account.
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Daily Top 10 Hits
1. | Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G | RM 898 |
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2. | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | RM 5075 |
3. | Infinix GT 20 Pro | RM 1249 |
4. | Samsung Galaxy A55 | RM 1499 |
5. | HONOR X9b | RM 949 |
6. | Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus | RM 1299 |
7. | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | RM 4488 |
8. | Oppo Reno 11 Pro | RM 1879 |
9. | Meizu 21 Note | N/A |
10. | HONOR X7b | RM 615 |